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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.67, 4,896.76 and 955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.67, 4,896.76 and 955.87 is: 1,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.67 : 4,896.76 = 955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.67/4,896.76 = 955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.67x = 4,896.76 × 955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.67x = 4,680,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,665.98/3,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.73

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